Which type of DVD player should I buy?

Q: We're planning on having a DVD produced. We'll be using it at tradeshows and sales presentations. Which type of DVD player should we buy?

A: If you're going to have over 1,000 copies made you should be able to play it on any DVD player available.

If you're going to have fewer than 1,000 copies made, then ask the production company for a disc to test. Take that disc to any electronics store (or send it to your sales rep) and pop it in. If it works, then you're all set. If it doesn't work, then you need to try another player.

Why do you need to test it? If you're making less than 1,000 DVDs then most companies burn the DVDs in a DVD-R drive. Unfortunately some DVD players are a bit finicky and can't read this type of DVD. So it's best to check the equipment before you make the purchase.